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Trump Earned $600M from Crypto, Golf, Licensing

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President Donald Trump reported over $600 million in income for 2024 from a mix of crypto ventures, golf resorts, licensing deals, and branded products, according to his financial disclosure released on June 13. The document offers insight into the expanding business empire of the billionaire-turned-president during his return to the White House.

Trump’s assets were valued at a minimum of $1.6 billion, based on conservative estimates from the disclosure, which primarily listed income and asset values in broad ranges. Much of his wealth came from long-standing real estate and golf properties, though newer ventures—particularly in cryptocurrency—also played a significant role.

One of the largest income sources was Trump National Doral in Florida, which brought in $110.4 million. Collectively, his golf properties in Jupiter, Doral, and West Palm Beach, along with Mar-a-Lago, generated at least $217.7 million. Trump’s Mar-a-Lago Club alone earned more than $50 million, and the West Palm Beach course brought in $29.1 million, according to the U.S. Government Ethics report.

On the crypto front, Trump earned $57.35 million from token sales at World Liberty Financial, a decentralized finance firm he co-founded with his sons. He also reported holding 15.75 billion governance tokens in the venture. The report stated:

“(Trump) Primarily owns the WLFI protocol and governance platform and related token treasury, digital wallets and intellectual property. Has rights to certain service agreements with the founders of World Liberty Financial as of December 31, 2024.”

As President, Trump has embraced the digital asset sector. He recently signed an executive order to create a Bitcoin Reserve and U.S. Digital Asset Stockpile, aiming to make the United States “the crypto capital of the world.”

Another high-profile crypto initiative was the meme coin $TRUMP, launched in early 2025. While it was not included in the 2024 disclosure, reports suggest it has already generated approximately $320 million in fees. Trump also earned $1.1 million from NFT sales through CIC Digital LLC, which licenses his likeness. First Lady Melania Trump made $216,700 from her own NFT collection.

Licensing deals added millions more to Trump’s earnings. He collected $5 million in fees from a Vietnam development, $10 million from a project in India, and nearly $16 million from a Dubai venture. Additionally, royalties from branded merchandise contributed substantial figures:

  • $2.8 million from Trump Watches
  • $2.5 million from Trump Sneakers and Fragrances
  • $1.3 million from the Greenwood Bible, described as “the only Bible officially endorsed by Lee Greenwood and President Trump”

Trump also continues to receive $6,484 monthly retirement payments from the Screen Actors Guild (SAG).

He holds significant passive investments, with over $12 million in income from interest and dividends, backed by a portfolio worth at least $211 million, featuring stakes in Blue Owl Capital, Invesco, and Charles Schwab funds.

Despite putting his businesses in a trust managed by his children, income from those ventures still ultimately benefits him, raising questions around ethics and potential conflicts of interest.

“President Trump, Vice President Vance, and senior White House staff have completed required ethics briefings and financial reporting obligations,” White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt said in a statement. “The Trump Administration is committed to transparency and accessibility for the American people.”

Trump’s report also lists 11 outstanding debts, including liabilities linked to judgments from civil and criminal cases. His real estate holdings include multiple properties with mortgages exceeding $50 million, such as Trump Tower, Trump National Doral, and 40 Wall Street.

Meanwhile, Vice President JD Vance disclosed assets worth at least $6.5 million for himself and his wife.

As of June 15, Forbes estimates Trump’s net worth to be $5.3 billion, while Bloomberg puts the figure at $4.8 billion.

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